Our First Bus Run!

Nearly 180 runners boarded 3 school buses to participate in our first bus run. Most of the runners were dropped off at the Mauanlua Bay stop; a few were dropped off at a shorter location. Thanks to everyone for being so punctual and orderly. Also, much mahalo to everyone who donated more than the required $2.

Initially, the overcast skies made our start very comfortable but as the run progressed, the “trades” blew much of the cloud cover away and the sun started to bear down on us. It was hot! I hope everyone was properly hydrated and took in a few pretzels. Our next bus run is tentatively scheduled for August 1st!

No official clinic On July 4^th:

Please check with your staff leaders about unofficial runs on Sunday.

Table Duty

Special thanks to the person or persons who set up an informal “drink and food” table. Thanks also to Jeff Beard who frequently supplies us with his great homemade banana bread!! Continue reading →

Happy Father’s Day!

Doc’s Talk

Stretching and massage were Dr. Scaff’s topics this morning. Overstretching actually works against successful running. The time to stretch is after your body is already warmed up—during or after your run.

Massage for certain cervical or arthritic conditions is very helpful. However, immediately after a race or marathon it can interfere with the release of lactic acid, but since we won’t be running for a few days anyway, it will not hurt.

First Bus Run next week, June 27

Doc will be away so there is no talk and we will board the buses promptly and leave promptly at 7:30 sharp! Cost – $2 per rider.

No official clinic On July 4^th

Please check with your staff leaders about unofficial runs on Sunday.

Table Duty

Stanley and Maureen Chun last week and Jeff Oh this week – thanks for the delicious snacks and drinks! Continue reading →

Doc’s Talk

This morning Dr. Scaff spoke on how we can prolong our collapse point—also known as “hitting the wall.” Reminding first –timers that they only have one marathon in their body this year, he urged us not to use it up before December. He also addressed our marathon completion times which are directly related to our weekly mileage and pace. This led to the Five Second Rule: research has shown that deviating our pace by more than five seconds per mile results in a poor marathon experience. Continue reading →

Doc’s Talk

Injury prevention and recuperating from injury were the topics of the day. When on the road to recovery, start very slowly – walking recommended; and if there is no strain on the injury, then start running at a very slow pace. Icing an injury will help it to heal faster.

Table duty

Thanks to staffer Gail for the drinks, fruits and pastries! Thanks also to staffers Don and Annette who brought back some New Zealand chocolates for everyone! Yummy!!

Bus Run – June 27^th

Please sign up for our first Bus run on our Sign Up Sheet pinned on the bulletin board; for first timers – we board school buses at the clinic site then get dropped off at various locations; then, we run back to the park. Most of the routes will be on the actual marathon route. Our first drop off location will be at Maunalua Bay in Hawaii Kai (across from Roy’s restaurant) – approximately 8 miles back to the park. Many of the Intermediate and Advanced runners will include the Hawaii Kai Drive loop to add another two miles Cost is $2 per runner. Continue reading →